Staff Accountant

Join Centre College as we recruit exceptional faculty and staff! At Centre, we seek passionate and qualified individuals committed to fostering academic excellence, vibrant community, and inclusive growth. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing professional development. Our collegial environment values diversity of perspectives, encourages meaningful discourse and celebrates the unique contributions of each community member.The Fund and Compliance Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accurate and compliant financial stewardship of the College's assets, with a primary focus on restricted funds, general ledger integrity, and treasury functions. This role is split into three key areas: General Ledger Accounting, Cash/Treasury Management, and Fund Compliance. The successful candidate will play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of our financial data for audit readiness and regulatory reporting.Key Responsibilities and Duties:Fund ComplianceRestricted Fund Reconciliation: Perform monthly and quarterly reconciliations of all restricted gift funds and grants, verifying balances against donor-specific stipulations and the Development/Advancement database.Cost Allocation: Review and reconcile cost allocations to appropriate funding sources, ensuring the College's cost allocation plan is accurately executed.Audit Support: Prepare supporting documentation related to the annual external audit.Grants Payments: Responsible for the initiation of supplier invoice requests for grants and sponsored activities.General Ledger & ReportingJournal Entries: Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaid amortization, revenue recognition, and correction entries, ensuring proper classification across fund groups.Month-End Close: Execute assigned month-end closing procedures to ensure timely period close activities in Workday.Serve as backup to Accounts Payable Specialist: This position will serve as a backup to the Accounts Payable Specialist when needed.Treasury Operations & Cash ManagementBank Reconciliation: Execute timely and accurate daily and monthly bank reconciliations for all bank accounts.Deposit Processing: Works with cashier to ensure all Finance office cash and checks are deposited and record properly, ensuring appropriate segregation of duties and adherence to cash handling policies.Electronic Funds: Monitor and reconcile electronic funds transfers (EFTs) and Automated Clearing House (ACH) transactions.Marginal Job Functions:Contribute to the department's overall success by performing all other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned.Must have growth mindset and be willing to adopt change to effectively support the ongoing Workday ERP implementation.Education and ExperienceAssociate's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field, Bachelor's degree preferred. 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a non-profit or higher education environment.Knowledge and SkillsModerate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP). Experience with a major ERP/Financial System (e.g., Banner, Workday, Oracle) preferred.Physical RequirementsLimited pushing, pulling, lifting. Lifting would not exceed 20lbs. Mobility on campus is necessary.Adequate visual acuity to view computer screens and data files.Centre provides a supportive, engaging setting where faculty and staff thrive as we advance our shared mission: preparing students for lives of learning, leadership, and service. Join our community and leave a lasting impact on generations to come.As a fundamental policy and in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Centre College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, veteran's status, or genetic information in the administration of any of its education or employment policies. Centre College hires and promotes its employees and admits its students on the basis of merit, qualification, and character. J-18808-Ljbffr